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Mastercard Superyachts: Tawera extends lead on Day 3
Tawera builds lead with first and second place finishes on Doyle Sails Race Day 3
© Jeff Brown
America's Cup: Coach Ray Davies on chase boat practice
36th America's Cup teams have had to resort to chase boats and simulators to mimic a race situation. ETNZ coach Ray Davies explains how it works
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
America's Cup: INEOS Team UK Prada Cup review
From Christmas Turkey to being the Round Robin Rocket - the story of Britannia's Auckland sojourn
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com / nz
Lunch on Waiheke is just over the way with Helicopter Me
Looking to enjoy the spoils of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in the midst of the 36th America's Cup?
© Helicopter Me
America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Cup will be a design clash
Challenger and Defender take similar but different approach to AC75 design options
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead
Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead
Tawera builds lead with first and second place finishes on Doyle Sails Race Day 3
The team on Tawera have extended their Mastercard Superyacht Regatta lead after first and second place finishes in the two races sailed on Doyle Sails Race Day 3.
by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager
Posted 27 Feb 02:28 NZDT
America's Cup: Chasing the chase boat - ETNZ
America's Cup: Chasing the chase boat - ETNZ
36th America's Cup teams have had to resort to chase boats and simulators to mimic a race situation.
With the Protocol eliminating the once familiar sight of teams trialing two America's Cup Class yachts against each other, the teams have had to resort to chase boats and simulators to mimic a race situation.
by Sail-World.com/NZ
Posted 26 Feb 13:54 NZDT
America's Cup: INEOS Team UK's Auckland sojourn
America's Cup: INEOS Team UK's Auckland sojourn
From Christmas Turkey to being the Round Robin Rocket - the story of Britannia's Auckland sojourn
From Christmas Turkey to being the Round Robin Rocket - here's the story of INEOS Team UK's Britannia sojourn in Auckland for the Prada Cup
by INEOS Team UK
Posted 26 Feb 13:42 NZDT
America's Cup: Brits well positioned to go again
America's Cup: Brits well positioned to go again
This is the second Challenge Ben Ainslie has led for Britain and a big step up from his first
This is the second Challenge Ben Ainslie has led for Britain and a big step up from the 2017 effort, which was sailed Bermuda in the mostly one-design AC50 - a wing sailed foiling catamaran and quite different from the AC75.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 25 Feb 22:34 NZDT
18ft Skiff Supercup
18ft Skiff Supercup
Several past champions and legends return to the class on Sydney Harbour
Several past 18ft Skiff champions returned to the class today when they skippered boats from the Australian 18 Footers League's 2020-2021 Season fleet in the annual 'Supercup' series on Sydney Harbour.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 26 Feb 23:35 NZDT
Big Hearted Sam Davies Leaves Her Mark
Big Hearted Sam Davies Leaves Her Mark
Set to arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne very early this afternoon
Sam Davies will enter the channel back into Les Sables d'Olonne very early this afternoon, around 1215hrs UTC (1315hrs local time) and is expected to get a warm welcome for her remarkable solo round the world achievement which she completed last night.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Feb 21:19 NZDT
Vendée Globe: Getting back to 'normal' part 2
Vendée Globe: Getting back to 'normal' part 2
Didac Costa has returned to work with the Fire Service in Barcelona
It is more than two weeks now since Pip Hare finished her Vendee Globe and she is now back at home in Poole, England. Didac Costa has returned to work with the Fire Service in Barcelona and Kojiro Shiraishi has flown back to Japan.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Feb 03:24 NZDT
Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta
Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta
The 33 metre superyacht racing machine slips away in light winds
The 33 metre superyacht racing machine Silvertip has taken its first victory of the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta, winning race three of the regatta on Boat International Race Day 2.
by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager
Posted 26 Feb 01:05 NZDT
Enjoy a wine-lover's paradise with Helicopter Me
Enjoy a wine-lover's paradise with Helicopter Me
Looking to enjoy the spoils of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in the midst of the 36th America's Cup?
Looking to enjoy the spoils of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in the midst of the 36th America's Cup? Taking a helicopter to Waiheke Island in luxury with Helicopter Me is the way to do it.
by Helicopter Me
Posted 26 Feb 00:45 NZDT
America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Design vs Racecraft
America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Design vs Racecraft
Challenger and Defender take similar but different approach to AC75 options. Prada Cup reviewed.
The Challengers' game of Development Leapfrog ended on the Hauraki Gulf on Sunday, and set the scene for the 36th Match which as tradition dictates the Defender will come against the Challenger for the first time.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 25 Feb 21:56 NZDT
Sailing in the world's most remote places
Sailing in the world's most remote places
Miranda Merron describes the privilege of being a part of the Vendée Globe
Some Vendée Globe and IMOCA sailors are relentlessly focused on winning, on the position schedules and on the performance of their boat, some not so.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 25 Feb 18:46 NZDT
54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued
54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued
#2 and #7 skippers in World Sailing Open Match Racing Rankings confirmed
The #2 ranked match racing sailor in the world, Nick Egnot-Johnson (NZL), and his countryman Jordan Stevenson (#7), have accepted early invitations to the 54th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 25 Feb 09:27 NZDT
Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world
Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world
After she fought for 16 days to bring her boat to safety into Salvador de Bahia
Franco German skipper Isabelle Joschke was rewarded with beautiful spring sunshine and a big, warm and affectionate welcome back to the Les Sables d'Olonne channel today after completing her solo circumnavigation outwith the final Vendée Globe rankings.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 25 Feb 08:54 NZDT
Seldén Mast launching new block range
Seldén Mast launching new block range
At the virtual RYA Dinghy Show
Seldén Mast will be introducing a new range of soft attachment blocks at the 2021 virtual RYA Dinghy Show, 27-28 February.
by Seldén Mast
Posted 25 Feb 00:37 NZDT
Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1
Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1
Tawera and Whirlwind claim victories
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Mastercard Superyacht Regatta got under way today in Auckland with two spectacular races on the pristine waters of the Hauraki Gulf.
by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager
Posted 24 Feb 21:00 NZDT
18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview
18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview
Three races on specially-designed courses this Friday
Some of the world's best 18ft Skiff Racing champions will be among the guests on display on Friday (February 26) when they skipper boats in the Australian 18 Footers League's annual 'Supercup' series on Sydney Harbour.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 24 Feb 20:23 NZDT
Playing the long game
Playing the long game
As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match
As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match. I'd have loved to see Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott square up against Pete Burling, Blair Tuke and the rest of Emirates Team New Zealand, but it wasn't to be.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 24 Feb 09:00 NZDT
Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup
Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup
The delayed prize-giving ceremony for the Prada Cup was held at the America's Cup Village
The prize-giving ceremony on the main stage of Auckland's America's Cup Village marked the delivery of the Prada Cup to Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Challenger of the 36th America's Cup Match presented by Prada.
by Antonio Vettese COR36 Media
Posted 23 Feb 21:13 NZDT
Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
The week is kicking off with the platform being hauled out
Having returned to Lorient a fortnight ago, after her Jules Verne Trophy attempt was cut short due to the breakage of a float rudder, it's now time for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to go into refit.
by Gitana Team
Posted 23 Feb 18:25 NZDT
Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win
Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win
An incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice
To celebrate the completion of Rooster's latest products, you can be in with an incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice via their Facebook and Instagram competition.
by Rooster
Posted 23 Feb 07:00 NZDT
Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale?
Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale?
The last miles are often the most tense
Nearly every Vendée Globe, including this ninth edition, has delivered a sting in the tail of one sort or another to unfortunate solo skippers.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Feb 05:44 NZDT
Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show
Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show
Focusing attention on their Laser Kits and Dinghy Boomstrut
Barton Marine will be showcasing their extensive dinghy offering at the virtual RYA Dinghy Show on the 27-28th February.
by Chris Jones
Posted 22 Feb 21:00 NZDT
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retain the title
The defending Australian 18ft Skiff champion tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retained the title when the team won the 2020-2021 championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 21 Feb 21:06 NZDT
INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends
INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends
As Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind today
After four years of dedication, hard work, grit and hundreds of thousands of man hours from the 100+ strong team, INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign came to an end today as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind.
by INEOS TEAM UK
Posted 21 Feb 20:24 NZDT
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup
Moving onto the America's Cup Match in 12 days time
The G.H. Mumm Champagne was flowing for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli who sailed to victory today in the PRADA Cup Final. The Italians winning the Series 7-1 over INEOS TEAM UK, now move onto the America's Cup Match.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 21 Feb 20:08 NZDT
Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final
Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final
They have now earned the right to be the Challenger for the America's Cup for the third time
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli made history on the Hauraki Gulf this afternoon by being the first Challenger of Record, since 1970 to win a Challenger Selection Series and go on to Challenge for the America's Cup.
by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL
Posted 21 Feb 19:44 NZDT
Modes and Moods
Modes and Moods
Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker
There are many sailing phrases: high and fast, low and slow, tweak it up a bit, glamourous, in the groove, climbing off them, falling into the dirt. Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 21 Feb 18:23 NZDT
Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4
Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4
Brits protest over Luna Rossa jib sheeting, as they enter sudden death on Finals Day 4
For Day 10 of the Prada Cup, and the forth day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course A area, starting off Takapuna/Milford and extending north - depending on the breeze direction
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 21 Feb 11:56 NZDT
5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement
5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement
The 5O5s are set for a return to the stunning Dorset coast
The 5O5s return to the stunning Dorset coast and to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in July for the UK National and European Championships in what promises to be two more highly anticipated events for the class.
by UK 5O5 Class
Posted 21 Feb 09:03 NZDT
America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver
America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver
INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day
INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day - doing what they had to do - which was to lead Luna Rossa back to the startline for the first time in the Prada Cup Finals.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 21 Feb 04:06 NZDT
Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe
Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe
'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away'
'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away' - That was the maxim that drove Manuel Cousin to leave his life as an executive selling forklift trucks to major accounts with Toyota, to move from his native Normandy to Les Sables d'Olonne.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 21 Feb 03:59 NZDT
PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes
PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes
INEOS TEAM UK bite back but Luna Rossa lead 5-1
The PRADA Cup Final is not done and dusted yet, with INEOS TEAM UK marking their first point on the scoreboard, there may still a long way to go.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 20 Feb 19:59 NZDT
Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win
Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win
British score first win, Luna Rossa leads 5-1 after three days of Prada Cup Finals
Ineos had a serious mountain to climb before today's racing started, when the breeze only built to around 7 to 8 knots at race time, that mountain got a lot taller. But the Brits came back in Race 6 to score an end to end win.
by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL
Posted 20 Feb 19:19 NZDT
You must win the start!
You must win the start!
It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it
It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it. Win the start and you've a good chance of winning the race.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 20 Feb 18:10 NZDT
Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3
Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3
The course for Day 3 of the Finals in the Prada Cup will be located on the Course E area.
For Day 9 of the Prada Cup, and the third day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course E area, starting off Waiheke Island and with the top mark of the course off Eastern Beach/Maretai.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 Feb 13:24 NZDT
Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning
Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning
Joschke and Davies slow to avoid worst of the storms
Manuel Cousin will bring his IMOCA Groupe SÉTIN across the finish line of the Vendée Globe tomorrow morning - estimated for between 0500hrs and 1000hrs UTC - and return back into Les Sables d'Olonne the town where he has lived for 12 years.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 20 Feb 05:41 NZDT
The Race is on...
The Race is on...
Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot"
Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot and I have every confidence in the team that we can come through this."
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 20 Feb 05:14 NZDT
11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build
11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build
Behind the scenes look at some of the sustainability initiatives
11th Hour Racing Team began planning the build of its new IMOCA 60 in June 2019, before the team had even announced its plans to be entering a team in the world's longest sporting event - The Ocean Race 2022-23.
by 11th Hour Racing Team
Posted 20 Feb 04:39 NZDT
Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+
Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+
A great prize in this Cyclops Marine Giveaway!
J/70 World Champions 2019, Paul Ward and his use a smarttune load sensor from Cyclops Marine on their forestay to refine rig settings, repeat optimum settings and constantly improve through post-training data analysis.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 20 Feb 02:44 NZDT
PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes
PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes
Matt Sheahan continues his 36th America's Cup Analysis
With the prospect of a weekend influenced by sea breezes, I take to the air to see what they look like from the skies around Auckland. Plus, why turning an AC75 and turning a plane are the same... but different.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 20 Feb 01:03 NZDT
Join the Tiwal inflatable dinghy adventure circuit
Join the Tiwal inflatable dinghy adventure circuit
The Tiwal owners community can look forward to a series of rally style adventures this summer.
New Years Eve, 2021 and it is near perfect weather: My partner and I left it till 5pm to decide to sail our TIWAL dinghies to Rangitoto Island and climb to the top for the midnight fireworks show.
by Melinda Henshaw/Tiwal
Posted 20 Feb 00:29 NZDT
Catch the Prada Cup action aboard Cup Cat
Catch the Prada Cup action aboard Cup Cat
With the Stadium course not being used - you can catch the action on the water aboard Cup Cat
With the Prada Cup racing to take place in a location that is largely out of sight for shore based spectators, there is still the opportunity to get out on the water, and see some of the best sailors in the world racing the fastest yachts on the planet.
by Cup Cat/Sail-World NZ
Posted 19 Feb 23:32 NZDT